1
: a fine misty rain
2
: something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
drizzled; drizzling
ˈdri-zə-liŋ 
ˈdriz-liŋ
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
Examples of drizzle in a Sentence
Noun
Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
Verb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Use it for sandwiches or toast it and top it with a cheese spread and a drizzle of honey.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Crispy chicken thighs are a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates fresh radishes and a little drizzle of honey.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Use it for sandwiches or toast it and top it with a cheese spread and a drizzle of honey.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Available now through April 12, this Southern banana cake is made with banana purée, NILLA wafers, and drizzled with creamy vanilla pudding.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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